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Having problems with your Kodak EasyShare Z885 Digital Camera ?

Can't turn Kodak Z885 camera back on

\015 I got a low battery indication on the LCD screen. When I replaced the batteries, I was prompted to fix the date. When I did, the camera went off and wouldn't come back on again. \015\012\015\012I replaced the batteries again and even rushed out and bought lithium camera batteries. Still no luck.\015\012\015\012Kodak's says to mail them the camera for a max of $70.00 plus tax and shipping both ways. This is about the same current cost of a new Z885. \015\012\015\012When I look into the battery compartment, I can see what appears to be a circuit board mounted switch that lines up with a slot in the plastic camera case. It looks like something is supposed to hit this switch when the batteries are inserted.\015\012\015\012I hope someone has a solution other than Kodak.\015

Remove the batteries and clean the battery contacts inside the camera\015\012with a soft cloth (a heavy buildup on the contacts may require cleaning\015\012with a fine wire brush, steel wool, or sandpaper). Remove any residue\015\012that the cleaning leaves in the camera, and then reinstall the\015\012batteries. This clears most power-on problems, but if yours persists,\015\012check the Kodak troubleshooting guide at:\015\012\015\012http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/repair/troubleshooting/troubleshooting.jhtml?pq-path=6198

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